Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late president Robert Mugabe, is set to return to the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on March 3, 2026 after his attempted murder case was postponed.
This follows a brief court appearance alongside his co-accused, Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, in connection with a shooting that left a worker critically injured at a Hyde Park property in Johannesburg.
The incident occurred on February 19, 2026, when a gardener at the property was allegedly shot.
Mugabe and Matonhodze were arrested shortly afterward and charged with attempted murder, with an additional charge of defeating the ends of justice, and possession of a firearm.
Police say the firearm allegedly used in the incident has not been recovered, despite an extensive search of the property.
“The firearm that was used in the commission of this crime has not been found,” SAPS revealed.
“The charges being faced include attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice, as the missing firearm continues to be a material factor in the case.”
The Mugabe family recently responded to media coverage through their lawyers, emphasising that it has not authorised anyone to speak on its behalf.
In a statement, the family said: “The family notes with concern various statements and communications circulating in the media purporting to represent the views and position of the family. The family has not appointed, authorised, or mandated any public relations team, media consultant, or spokesperson to speak on its behalf. Any statements made by third parties claiming to represent the family are false and should be disregarded in their entirety.”
The family added:
“All media enquiries and requests for comment must be directed exclusively to the family’s legal representatives. No other individual or entity is authorised to engage with the media or issue statements on behalf of the family. We expect all media houses and stakeholders to respect this position and act accordingly. The family further reserves all of its rights in relation to any unauthorised statements, misrepresentations, or conduct that may prejudice its interests.”
The case remains ongoing.
Saturday Star